Benefits of an upper lip lift (bullhorn lip lift)

Lips. Lips may not be the most prominent feature on your face yet they do, very much in fact, affect the overall appearance of your face. They can make you look sexy, sad, angry or old. They can even change the proportions of your face! So if you are looking to balance up the proportions of your face or maybe bring back the youth on your face, here’s how an upper lip lift can benefit you.

What is an upper lip lift?

An upper lip lift, also known as philtrum reduction surgery, is a type of cosmetic surgery that is used to correct an elongated philtrum. Shortening an elongated philtrum can help lift and enhance your lips to look fuller and poutier. It’s a good option for those who want to add height instead of volume to their lips.

What this procedure does is that it shortens the distance between your nose and your upper lips and increases the amount of pink tissue that’s visible. By doing so makes your upper lips look fuller and more pronounced. In addition, it allows your teeth to be more visible when smiling too, giving a somewhat cute, yet sexy and youthful appearance. 

Do I need an upper lip lift?

If you are experiencing thinning of lips due to aging or are born with an elongated philtrum, upper lip lift will definitely help enhance your appearance. Especially when you have been getting lip fillers to correct an elongated philtrum, why not solve this problem permanently once and for all? This procedure is especially beneficial for those with:

• Unusually long philtrum since birth
• Droopy upper lips due to aging
• Elongated philtrum after wearing braces for a long time
• Long philtrum after having double jaw surgery

Benefits of an upper lip lift

1. Fuller lips

Having full lips are a good indication of youth and sensuality. An upper lip lift can enhance your lips to make it fuller and give you a more sexy and sensual appearance.

2. Look more youthful

Studies have found that full, average-sized lips are more attractive than thin average-sized lips. The length, width and thickness of your lips do play a part in how youthful your mouth area looks. An upper lip lift helps improve the shape and length of your lips for a more youthful appearance.

3. Achieve a more prominent lip line

The thinner your lips are, the less defined your lips look because it will blend in with the skin around your mouth area. An upper lip lift can improve the definition of your lip line, giving you a more prominent and better-shaped pout.

4. Improve your smile

Better-shaped lips gives your smile a more balanced and harmonious appearance. By shortening your philtrum and elevating your upper lip, you can achieve aesthetic harmony around your mouth area and improve the look of your smile.

5. Reveal more of your teeth

A beautiful smile is more than just about your lips. An upper lip lift not only elevates your upper lip but also aligns it with your teeth, allowing you to reveal more of your upper teeth when you are smiling or talking. This will help rejuvenate and improve your facial appearance as well.

6. Lifts mouth corners

Having thin and downturned lips makes you look upset or angry most of the time. Getting an upper lip lift not only make your lips appear fuller but can also actually help slightly lift the downturned corners of your lips. If you have severely sagging mouth corners, you might want to consider getting a smile lift surgery instead.

7. Boost self-esteem and confidence

Needless to say, having better-shaped lips can certainly give you a huge self-esteem boost! Being happy with your lips and overall appearance will not only boost your self-confidence but also allow you to see yourself in a positive light.

8. Achieve facial harmony

If you have an elongated philtrum, getting an upper lip lift will help improve the facial ratio of your lower face, thus balancing out your facial proportions. This will help you achieve overall facial harmony, giving you a more proportionately and youthful appearance.

Conclusion

Smiling is simply as an involuntary response to things that bring you joy or inspire laughter. Smiling makes you look attractive, helps you stay positive, and can even reduce stress! So if you are unhappy with the appearance of your lips and elongated philtrum, why not fix it?

But most importantly, make sure that you consult a professional plastic surgeon who is experienced in lip surgeries for the best results! With so many benefits for getting an upper lip lift, you’ll certainly have a lot to smile about!